Manning works out in Knoxville for Titans; Smith reportedly may switch agents

Prized quarterback Peyton Manning worked out Saturday for his third team this week: the Tennessee Titans.

Unlike his workouts for the covert 49ers on Tuesday and the rabid Broncos on Friday, the one for the Titans’ didn’t take place in North Carolina, where he’s been training since the Colts released him March 7. Manning instead returned to Knoxville, where he was a college star at the Universityof Tennessee. His workout apparently occurred at a high school, according to ESPN.

Another free agent quarterback massively impacted by Manning’s status is Alex Smith, the 49ers’ incumbent quarterback who shares the same agent as Manning, Tom Condon of CAA Football. SFGate.com’s Kevin Lynch reports that Smith is considering changing agents, having been with Condon since entering the league as the 2005 draft’s No. 1 overall pick.

Lynch also reports that the 49ers’ three-year offer to Smith is allegedly worth $24 million.

That is far less than Manning likely will command. The Broncos were preparing a five-year, $90 million contract, the Denver Post reported.

As for the Titans, they enjoyed their audience with Manning on Saturday.

“I though he looked comfortable and we had a good visit,” general manager Ruston Webster said, according to The Tennessean. “This is an important step in the process.”

Broncos vice president John Elway issued a near identical statement following Manning’s workout Friday atDukeUniversity. The 49ers have had no comment about Friday’s revelation from ESPN and the AP that they worked out Manning on Tuesday night inNorth Carolina.

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hmmm…same agent since ’05 and he’s considering a change? ooohhhh, he’s pissed. Probably wants a change of teams at this point too, what with Harbaugh making him his caddie at Pebble Beach and lugging his bag around. guy can only take so much.

Condon should’ve recused himself from repping Smith as soon as Manning became a UFA. The 9ers were an obvious possibility for Manning from day 1. Can’t blame Smith for not signing that “offer” either. If the guarantee was as low as the offer, the 9ers were basically saying “shove it.”

pavlosh

Manning just seems like a guy the really doesn’t like drawing attention to himself, and the Niner approach might work to their advantage. That’s how they nabbed Harbaugh when everyone else was putting up billboards. As to Alex Smith, well you know what, we are all replaceable in our jobs if the boss feels like someone else can do better, and the Niners have always said that they will do anything to make the team better. Remember, Harbaugh said “we’ll roll the ball out on the field and the best man wins”. I’m not surprised at all about this.

latopia

And since Condon “helped” negotiate that “offer” KNOWING Manning would likely become available and/or a 9er target, who’s to say Condon negotiated (on Smith’s behalf) at all?

This could get pretty ugly for “the most powerful agent in professional sports.”

Niner

All the stars have to align properly for smith to win a sb. One third down in the 2 nd half? It’s the wr s fault? With manning all our wr s get 40% better. Add a real rg to protect mannIng & we win 1 maybe 2 sbs! Revenge is a great motivator in sports, Pm will be out to show everyone he is still the best. Also who do unwant kap to learn from manning or Alex smith?

Ceedub

I’ve heard reports that Manning and Condon may have initiated first contact with the Niners. If so, what was Condon’s role? I wouldn’t blame Smith if he changes agents. At this point, it seems like something Smith needs to do. BTW, if I had been Smith, I would have taken the 24 mil offered by the Niners for 3 years. Did Condon tell him not to?

Papa Stan

One hit and PM will be in a wheel chair. I don’t care what doctors say. 4 neck surgeries, that should tell you to hang them up. Why take the risk of never walking again????? Our “O” line and WR’s are very weak. PM is older and slower, good luck. I hope AS signs with some other team even if PM goes to Den or Ten.

Telecat

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You guys bought Harbaugh’s line of BS hook, line and sinker.

He kept Alex because of the lockout. He never gave a crap about Alex (and rightly so). He knew enough about Alex to know he’d never be able to take off the training wheels and he’s jumping at the chance to get rid of him.

Not a moment too soon.

latopia

“Manning just seems like a guy the really doesn’t like drawing attention to himself …”

Part of me doesn’t want Manning because too much money means we can’t protect him.

But on the flip side I hope we DO get him so I can laugh at every fool that thinks he’s the answer to our super Bowl dreams.

pavlosh

Perhaps his brother had something to do with him being at the game. Besides, with everyone and their mother having a cell phone/camera, who’s invisible anymore? (besides the niners working manning out)LOL

1N HAWAII

It comes down to what Peyton wants :

Money = Denver
Home = Tennessee
Win (A lot) = San Francisco

With only 3 to 4 years left (age 35), we will see what Manning really wants . . . . . .

NinersAllDay

I believe if Manning comes to the niners it won’t necessarily be at the money he would expect from the broncos or titans. Yes, I know there are reports that he wants the same contract he had with the Colts but I think TB and JH will get him at a little bit of a discount. The dolphins threw more money at JH last year but he chose the niners instead. I don’t think niners fans should assume that the niners are going to break from their normal formula of giving every player a certain value. I believe they told his agent they want him at the discounted price (i’m guessing 15 million a year) so they have more money to bring in other FA’s and be able to sign the draft picks. The niners biggest chip is that out of the three teams left, they are his best chance to win a super bowl now and not that they can give him the most money. Also, everyone that is worried that manning will get hurt this upcoming season, don’t you think that the niners did their research on his injury/recovery from surgery before they even threw their name in the hat. I trust that TB and JH did the right thing and will continue what’s right to win now without hurting the team in the long run.

Gac

Alex is getting no calls from anyone. Lol….

Gac

Condon told Smith not to take a contract and he listened? I mean we all know Alex needs to be told how to take a dump on the football field but he needs to be told how to live his life too?

Gac

Alex Smith STOLE MONEY from the 49ers for 6 years. Any contract offer from the 49ers is a bonus. Try and get ANY money from anywhere else! NOBODY WANTS YOU ALEX!